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Drive across sand and salt flats by 4x4 to reach the jewel-toned lagoons and remote beaches around Atins. This day tour pairs big dune scenery with village seafood and visits to the Preguiças River mouth.
Drive across sand and salt flats by 4x4 to reach the jewel-toned lagoons and remote beaches around Atins. This day tour pairs big dune scenery with village seafood and visits to the Preguiças River mouth.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by AMAZING RJ TOUR · Atins, Maranhão
You roll off the rough-hewn Toyota 4x4 onto warm sand as a low Atlantic wind pushes across the dune crests, and the first blue of Lagoa do Gavião opens like a mirror between ridges of pale sand.
easy.
9 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks on sand and brief swims but no sustained hiking.
The tour runs about 9 hours (approximately 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM) including off‑road transit, lagoon stops, lunch and the return drive.
No; lunch at Canto do Atins or local restaurants is paid separately—bring cash or card for meals and extras.
The off‑road sections can be bumpy but are suitable for most passengers; infants must sit on an adult’s lap and the activity is rated easy physically.
Lagoons are most impressive after the rainy season when they fill—typically late dry season into winter months—check local conditions before booking.
The area developed around fishing and small agricultural settlements; access by 4x4 or boat preserved Atins’ remote character and culinary traditions.
Lençóis Maranhenses is a protected park; visitors should avoid trampling dune vegetation, carry out waste, and follow guide instructions to minimize impact.
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